illustrious

/ɪlˈʌstɹɪəs/

/ˌɪˈɫəstɹiəs/

illustrious

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

synonyms : celebrated

easily observable or understandable

emitting light brightly

Examples

1. Illustrious early customers included the likes of George Washington.

2. The city has an illustrious history.

3. The city has an illustrious history.

4. Erfurt's venerable university produced many illustrious alumni.